Had a wonderful time with the family, the kids loved the pool, kids club and the wildlife. We also got the unlimited Xcaret pass (get the pass when booking!), the park is so close, within easy walking distance.

3rd time at Occidental Xcaret. Missing slippers had to ask 3 times to get them and no face cloths in the room on 2 days. Miss the Disney musical show from 2017. Enjoyed the Mayan ruins, nature paths, animals, birds, ocean views, beach and amazing park next door. Circus, Mexican and Mayan shows were great and activities - archery, beach zumba, trivia etc. Staff were always friendly- Hugo omelet chef, Paola, Leo, Santiago, and room housekeepers! Thank you!

We found the resort grounds beautiful, the jungle feel is wonderful, with lots of animals around to watch the Iguanas,monkeys coati deer were so fun to watch. The staff were amazing, always had waiters at the pools and beach. The food was good and always lots to choose from. The xcaret park attached is well worth the extra cost. All and all a great vacation.

We truly love the Occidental at Xcaret! This was our second trip and although the weather did not cooperate fully, the service and resort did not disappoint! Can't wait to go back again! The grounds, the park, food and people truly make you want to continue to visit again and again!

Went to the occidental excaret and had a great experience. Most of the workers were great friendly and a lot of fun. Went with my son and friend and can not say enough about the resort . So much wild life beautiful grounds the resort was massive . Beautiful trails . Its not perfect but for us it was pretty dam close.

Perfect location. We enjoyed our stay. The weather was great and the park entrance was so close. Food is subpar. Do not go there for the food. Old building we stayed in, needs to be remodelled. Also, the Royal level and club level much nicer. Be prepared for sales. Service was excellent.

Overall, the resort is quite nice, with lots of natural areas, wild life, and large pools. The beach is man-made because the ocean is quite rough on that stretch of coast. Restaurant and pool side staff were all very pleasant. Daytime and nighttime entertainment was good with the standard fare of pool side games and night time Magic, Michael Jackson, and Circus shows. Rooms were clean and comfortable and house keeping staff did a good job with daily service. Our biggest issue was the food. The a la carte restaurants were fine but most of the buffet food looked unappetizing and was of average quality. Food at the taco/pizza place was good and they were open late so it turned out to be a good late night food option after having a small dinner at the buffet. Hotel is about an hour's drive from the Cancun airport.

We enjoyed the resort, the food, the cleanliness, the animals and all the surrounding nature however what makes this hotel a lower star is its customer service. Some people are barely speaking English, while others are rude when you ask for help. Let’s not mention the booking of restaurants… that was a total mess, so if you come for 3 days forget about a la carte, the staff always says that all is booked and you cannot book in the next couple of days. Another disadvantage is that they don’t have an actual access to the beach. That is missing too.

This resort is located in wonderful tropical forest with numerous paths and pools crossed bridges. You can see spider monkeys, coatis,agautis,deers, iguanas and o lot of different birds.In addition,there was 15 minute walk away from hotel to the parc Xaret, where we could go all the time. Food was delicious. All personal was very friendly and polite. Rooms very clean. However, there are not enough umbrellas near pools to provide shade from the direct rays of the sun. In the room in the bathroom there was no fan and was damp,in addition one wooden door with holes didn’t isolate the bathroom from the main room. If one from us went to the tolet, the other had to go to the balcony. There was no fan and, as result of which it was damp and not good smell. Especially, when you enter the room and the bathroom.

So our overall experience is say was a 2/5. The resort was clean, the staff was friendly and helpful when asking for directions. The beach is man made which was lovely bc you could still see the ocean while swimming in the beach area as there is no access to the ocean as it’s rock faced. You got to swim with the fish in the beach as well which was super cool. However we experienced hurricane weather as Beryl hit near by, causing the resort to basically close down for safety purposes which wa s comepltelt understandable however trying to get food was a nightmare! The buffet was open for a period of time and it was utter chaos everyone treated it as if we were going through Covid and the toilet paper incident!! It was madness and utmost disgusting as I had a little one to feed… and the morning after the storm we were given food but it was refried beans, tortillas and watery eggs! It was nasty! The buffet was nothing special- kinda gross at times however the al la cart meals were excellent! I’d deff reccomend paying extra to eat there each time! Also don’t get scammed into the VIP tour they failed to mention was a speech about there clubs and to get you to buy room from them in order to get cheaper tickets to Xcaret… a waste of 2 hours of our day!!

We enjoyed our vacation but the resort is not as good as it was last time we visited pre-covid. Rooms seem like they could use an overhaul. One of our party had a light that was broken. Our toilet needed a minor adjustment. Door locks were finicky and the balcony door didn't lock at all. We found that food has gone down in quality. Still good but it was amazing last time. Just decreases in premium items an inconsistent availability of items. Same issue with drinks. No access to top shelf brands unless you pay royal member pricing. Last time we were able to get it by request. Last time we were able to get Victoria beer but this time only Modelo or Corona light. We had to buy Victoria off resort and bring it in. Drinks were different at each bar. You can't order an amaretto sour at one bar and get the same at another. Bartenders were not trained the same. We had two under 18 (15 + 16) with us and we were charged adult prices yet they were banned from adult pools even though they were better behaved than majority of drunk adults. If you are charging adult prices the adult pools should be regulated based on behaviour not strictly age. It's not like indecent behaviour is permitted in the adult pools.its purpose is to provide a pool where you aren't getting splashed or hit with balls etc. policing based on behaviour would be more fair. There is very little for teens under 18 to do in the evenings. Since adult prices are charged there should be an effort to provide entertainment for this age group. Even the arcade was pay based and highly over priced. Why not open the disco earlier for all ages and then move to 18+ after 11pm since it currently doesn't open till then. Open the sports bar to all ages or provide access to games such has pool somewhere they can use. The walking at this resort is extreme. Shuttles use to be scheduled here but this time it seems they were only available when a sales pitch came with it. Boats use to be available to the park also but now only available for the higher level resort. These things were disappointing, but overall we had a great time. Enjoyed the park, the pools and the ocean. Staff are friendly and mostly helpful. No one went hungry and there was plenty of food items that were great. Pacos was the best, most consistent restaurant.

If you don't or can't walk miles and miles all day long do not go to occidental xcarat. The resort is so big that it takes to much time to get to one place to another. I also paid for a package that included a bottle of tequila and a fruit basket which I did not receive even though we asked almost everyday, we found that we had to do a lot of administrative work with Nexus. The light was out in the bathroom which we also asked to have replaced and no one came we had one light in the shower for the whole washroom. The drinks are sub par. No top shelf and only two types of beer Corona and Mondela so if you don't like those then don't go to this resort. We had to get someone to get us good beer from off resort. The food was good, paco tacos was amazing! There are so many animals hanging about including iguanas of all sizes, deer, monkeys, snakes and scorpions! Unexpected scorpion! The bartender immediately took care of it for our safety. Decent place to go, it was clean but not the 5 star I was told about.

This resort really is a hidden gem. The direct, walk in access to Xcaret is amazing and well worth the money. Pools are sprawling and warm. The wildlife throughout the ground also great. The beach cove was so perfect for toddlers and the net system does a good job of keeping the seaweed under control. We travelled in the last two weeks of March and the resort was full to capacity. Overall, there was a sense of being short staffed. The biggest issue, and the one I couldn’t get over, is that the resort required you to line up each day at 7AM to get a reservation at the ala carts. Every single freaking day. The lines were long and slow and if you didn’t get there until 8/8:30 there were no reservations left. If you have little children or large parties this system is totally unfair. We didn’t get to try a single ala cart and the buffet food was pretty inconsistent - some nights pretty terrible. We actually went into Playa a few nights because none of us could face another buffet night. Also some general issues with the room - AC wouldn’t cool below 24 etc. the room was just tired and the cleaning was a bit subpar. staff were really great to deal with and genuinely tried to set things right but there wasn’t much they could do. In all, I would definitely stay here again, but only if I was staying at the Royal Level so the food thing wasn’t an issue.

This hotel provides the best of both worlds - you get the experience of an all inclusive and also the experience of the Xcaret Park which is beside the resort. The staff are friendly and attentive; the rooms are clean and the beds are comfortable. You get to see wildlife basically at your door every day. They have multiple international restaurants and the main buffet dining room provide a large variety of dishes that meet everyone's needs. The food is fresh, well presented and delicious. They also provide nightly entertainment in the main hall and the theatre. They have something for everyone.

Xcaret park, at walking distance, enjoying nature, mingling with animals including nearly extinct, made this a very enjoyable and educational trip. Not to mention the excellent food, drinks, free Wi-Fi, ala carts

Friendly staff, nice rooms and affordable price! Right beside Xcaret park, the hotel sells unlimited pass for Xcaret which is a deal you can't miss, especially when travelling with young kids. Overall very happy with the experience!

The hotel was very clean, We had a Junior suite, very large, We were two friends travelling together, so we had asked for two beds, but we got a king size bed, we asked to change rooms, but no rooms were available that night ,but they brought in a single bed, my friend took the single bed and found it to be very comfortable so we left it that way! The staff were very friendly in our building, in the lobby and in the restaurants nd buffets! The grounds were very lush and beautiful, well maintained! The food was excellent with lots of choices, my friend needs glute n free and always managed to find selections she could eat!!

Beautiful resort, nice trees and animals. The room was large and clean. Bed was comfortable. The bathroom was outdated and a bit run down. Service was fine and polite but the food was horrible. This is the first time I have ever had bad food in Mexico. It was as bad as Cuba. Really disappointing especially considering how high trip prices were this year. I would not return to or recommend this resort unless it got a total overhaul from top to bottom.

We loved the natural jungle setting. Seeing monkeys everyday was a highlight! Bambi the deer, Coatis and Agoutis, Iguanas and Flamingos! Everyday had animal excitement. I would have liked to have seen the Flamingos in a better spot with more stimulation but they looked very healthy. There were also beautiful macaws by the lobby area. I felt bad that their wings were clipped, but then found out that they come over from Xcaret everyday. Xcaret has a successful Macaw breeding program where they are helping to repopulate Macaws back into the wild. I was very happy to hear that! We absolutely loved the natural pool. Another highlight! The beach is small but it’s beautiful and very clean. It’s perfect for kids because it’s an inlet that’s sectioned off from the rest of the ocean. It’s also great if you are new to snorkelling. You can also snorkel by the natural pool but only on a calm day - check the warning flags. I went when the flag was yellow, and don’t go by yourself. It’s technically off the resort. We brought our own snorkel gear, I never figured out if they offered it. Best to bring your own. My daughter and her friend had a lot of fun at the pools playing trivia and cornhole. They are 18, and also really enjoyed the nightlife. Our room was nice, loved the balcony! That’s where we saw the most monkey action. AMAZING!! We were in building 18, 2nd floor. Our information hosts Ashley and Camilla were so kind and helpful. The cleaning staff was lovely. Checkin was quite a slow process, but not a big deal. The lobby was beautiful to look at while we waited. All of the staff were friendly, fun and there to help. We had such a great experience! We bought the unlimited Xcaret passes, which I think was a good idea. We walked over to the park almost every day. The Aviary is outstanding. And the underground /cave river was really fun and relaxing. The food was a mix of ok and good. You found what you liked and stuck with it. My daughter and I are vegetarian so we were limited to begin with. Fresh fruit was great. We liked the pasta bar. And again, the staff was lovely. It was an expensive vacation but when you get there and see your surroundings you understand why. A lot of work goes into this place. We had a really great trip!

Loved the bay! Swimming/ snorkeling every day not mater the conditions on the sea. Great pleasant staff. Lovely grounds and wildlife. Restaurants were top notch and buffets had a large selection. Lots of activities to do.

One of the nicest places to stay, STAFF amazing PROPERTY beautiful and lush FOOD outstanding, plentiful and a great variety LOCATION best in the area, minutes to one of the most amazing parks you will ever visit

Great 2 weeks at the Occidental ! Clean rooms, comfortable beds, good buffet, great à la carte restaurant. Friendly staff, we got on average 15 "hellos" per day from staff. Not a beach/sand resort but lots of big pools and the complex is huge. I would recommend without hesitation !

Where to start. You have to do the Royal Level. The suites are amazing. the grounds, the staff, the food are all top notch. No need to leave the area, unless you have the Xcarat park usage included in your vacation. We did. What a great park. Beautiful exhibits and the wild life is amazing. This was an amazing and wonderfully relaxing vacation. I recommend this to everyone. Be prepared to walk as the hotel area is large as well as Xcarat.

The rooms are modern, clean and comfortable. There are staff on site to provide information or to assist you. Three main pool areas, depending upon your preference, these areas are constantly being cleaned. Main buffet has lots of selection, with 4 alternate restaurant options. It was clean, well stocked, the staff are friendly, courteous and respectful (all of them). This is a place where Mexican families come to visit Excaret Park, so you aren't 100% tourists... I also enjoyed this experience. There is lots of wildlife, and the main beach area has fish swimming alongside you. The park is a short walk away, with a spectacular Mexican show, much to see and do. This country is rich in culture, music and beauty. If your an outdoors person, the unlimited park pass is recommended. From swimming with dolphins, seeing giant sea turtles, the aviary...you can't see it all in a day. Its not far from the airport. One of my best vacations.

Everything was wonderful. Beautiful location, resort, people, food at Royale restaurant was wonderful as is their staff who work very hard and help each other. Only issue would be their check in/out needs to he improve d. We waited a couple of hours to get our room and in the heat with Jean's on it was quite hot. Even if their was a "changing station".

The resort was great! The staff was amazing and the grounds were always kept clean. The only thing I did not like was the “waterfall” at the pool bar near building 19. The water would get in your drink and that was gross

The resort is absolutely beautiful! However, the overall experience was okay. Our trip started by missing our shuttle because the instructions on our itinerary was not correct. Lucky, we finally found an air transit representative and we were able to get another shuttle. The check in process was quick, but we did need to wait until 3 pm for our room. From other experiences- I was able to check in sooner which is always nice. There was no shuttle service to our room. The park is big and a maze ! We got lost and ended up walking for a while. Rooms are okay. Not very suitable for a family of four. When we asked for different accommodations the answer was “no we can’t “. We felt that we heard those words a lot during our stay. My aunt found mould on her pillows and our room never had enough towels for my family (even when we asked for more). We even had issues with our water pressure for about two days. The water was dripping. Impossible to take a shower. The food was okay, but lacked verity. Some of the staff there were friendly and added to our trip in a positive way. However, a lot of the staff seem unhappy and/or bothered. There are a lot of staff that are there to sell time shares. It literally doesn’t stop. As mentioned the resort is absolutely beautiful and it’s a shame we didn’t have the best experience.

the resort is set in a jungle which was intriguing with lots of animals like monkeys, deer, iguana, coatis, agoutis etc. Pools were nice and well kept with lots of chairs. Staff were friendly and tried to be helpful . The front desk seemed uninformed about a number if issues. The buildings were nice. Our room on the third floor was large and well kept but the balcony which uncovered looking directly into trees was dirty with animal droppings from birds and monkeys ; a room on the 1st or second floor with a balcony covering would have been much better. The food was poor both in the buffets and specialty restaurants which was disappointing; while we were there they started a reservation required system which frustrating in that you could only book one day at a time ,and only from 7 to 11 am and required you to go to the front desk each morning. the beach was very small but there was a Beach Club which had a breakfast and lunch buffet which was a very nice setting with a very good staff.

The rooms are nice, the resort itself is wonderful, very beautiful and the staff were amazing. Hotel is cut into the jungle and the beach portion was very nice. Pools were excellent and never trouble getting chairs. If you are a true beach person this is not the resort for you but the beach part they have is nice and plenty of fish to see snorkeling.

Occidental was a great resort. Lots of places to swim, eat and get some nice drinks. There wasn't too much soliciting, which was something that came up a bit in other reviews. The shuttles from the aiport to the resort are difficult to navigate and they appear to wait until they have enough passengers to make it worth the trip, so that is something Westjet and Tripcentral should look into. But the resort was great, we will be back again.

This is one of the most beautiful resorts that I have ever been too. The staff was so friendly and couldn't do enough for you. The hotel property is lush with vegetation. We got to see monkeys, iguanas, and other cute animals on the property. This property is located right next to the Xcaret Eco park and we did the add on and so glad we did. So worth it!!

We stayed at Occidental Xcaret in the Royal Club. I highly recommend the upgrade. The small private dining area available to the Royal guests was amazing. The service was excellent from drink service or lunch directly to your loungers by the pool or your sit down menu service for breakfast, lunch or dinner. You are still able to go to all the other buffet or a la carte restaurants within the resort, but we didn’t enjoy the food as much outside of the Royal area. Our suite was huge, comfortable and clean. There are pools absolutely everywhere around the resort and a stunning man-made beach area with a Royal section at the beach also. They do invite you to a meeting at their ‘first club’ which I am assuming is a type of time share thing so we declined and there was no pressure from the staff to make us attend. The resort is quite big, with nature trails and lots of interesting places to walk but they offer a regular shuttle service to get you around. Covid precautions were taken seriously throughout the resort, masks in all indoor facilities for guests. Staff wore masks constantly, indoors and out. Wait staff wore goggles in addition to masks.

Beautiful resort, well kept, clean, and lots of wildlife just outside your door. The salt water pools were just the right temperature to feel nice and refreshing when needing a break from the sun. The staff were super friendly, and the drinks excellent. My only issue was with the buffet restaurant. there was hand sanitizers placed at various locations, but rarely did people use them. No gloves were offered for the handles throughout the assorted food trays, therefore basically no Covid protection at all except the mandatory mask rule and the temperature check upon entry. Also found the food temperature was a little cool, basically room temperature by the time I got back to my table. The coffee, juice, wine service was hit and miss, some days were excellent and others required getting up to find someone. Otherwise I fully enjoyed my stay.

The staff were amazing very helpful and nice all the time. The resort was beautiful. We loved the adult area and the snorkelling. Our room was perfect all the time. The buffets were always good and the restaurants were super good.

The hotel was very clean, and well maintained. Lots of wildlife (flamingo's, deer, monkeys) Hotel situated by xcaret park. Lot's of activities. Plenty of food choice's at the restaurants. Food was very good. It was a wonderful experience.

The hotel is very well run. The grounds were beautifully kept. Everywhere you looked was gorgeous. The beautiful trees lining the paths gave the feeling of privacy and quiet. Our room was clean with a balcony that looked out onto a lush view. The staff were amazing, always friend,y and courteous. We ate at both buffets at breakfast and lunch. The food was delicious, and the view from the beach restaurant was lovely with views to the beach and ocean. The meals at the 5 restaurants were delicious, very difficult to pick a favourite. Loved Pacos Tacos for snacks-delicious.

The resort is clean and kept beautifully lush. Not your average beach resort. I recommend for families and those that love to walk. It a huge place. Throughly enjoyed ourselves! Negatives were not enough chairs at beach and poolside. There is a ton of space to add more. Staff was excellent! Leo at the beach buffet site was outstanding!

This resort was nothing like we expected. Our room was clean, bed was comfortable and if you needed anything all you had to do was ask. There were monkeys climbing around the trees, macaws in the lobby area and other wildlife to see. The pool was huge and the food was good with a big variety to choose from. The only thing we didn’t care for was the 2 hour sales pitch to join their Royal Club. The amenities they showed us for the Royal Club were more upscale and very nice but also wildly expensive. Nice for some but it was not for us. I think they need to figure out another way of introducing the Royal Club to their guests instead of taking time out of a guests day, almost felt a little tricked into it with a note on our door that says they want to give you a welcome gift. All in all a good vacation and would recommend to others.

Overall very good hotel. Check in was not great. Too long, incorrect information. Corrected by building information desk. No internet, money grab in this day of connectivity. $45 US per week per device. Not really an all inclusive in this regard.

Resort was beautifully lush, lots of palm trees and other foliage everywhere and paths throughout the forestry. Monkeys, iguanas, deer, agouti’s all over. You really feel you are one with nature. Along with this lushness also comes extra mosquitoes at dusk and some insect bites but use repellant in evening and all is good. Rooms were very nice and immaculately clean every day. Every single staff member went above and beyond to help and make sure you had a good time. Super friendly and fun. Large resort with lots to do. Buffet restaurant was very good and 5 a la carte restaurants were also great especially El Pescador seafood restaurant. Highly recommend this resort.

The Occidental at Xcaret Destination is an excellent vacation getaway - we spent 7 glorious days here and enjoyed our time immensely - restaurants were great, grounds were great including the wildlife on this property. Most of all, the staff were so amazing - they could not do enough for us.

My sister and I were in building 22 ( top floor. Back of building). We had monkeys on our balcony every morning. Wonderful experience. At one point our keys didn’t work any longer so I went next door to Royal level. Thankfully they fix the problem with the keys. If you don’t feel like taking the trolley ask for shortcut to lobby. I wouldn’t recommend this resort for people that have problems walking a lot. Everything else was great. Bon voyage

Great resort, everything was clean and staff was friendly and helpful. Loved the walkways and lazy river and the wildlife and flora. .......................................😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

Air Transat’s Xcaret Occidental Great hotel...quite large hotel with a small hotel feel! The planning and attention to detail everywhere is excellent. The strongest point in Xcaret Occidental is their fabulous staff and the resorts commitment to keeping the place clean everywhere!! Bonus points for both those. The choice and quality in restaurants is also above the average. I particularly enjoyed The Oriental restaurant and sushi with lots of non sushi items. Even the Saki is included. You can enjoy breakfast and lunch right at the beach or at a the larger buffet. The beach the pools and the resort are both set up perfectly for families and there are lots of both! However, you never felt inundated with kids/families. This small resort feel comes at the expense of a lot of walking to get around. My 10,000 steps was easily completed by 1pm each day. There is a tram to save walking but I never seemed to find it when I wanted a ride. Good fun to see the wildlife just hanging out although the monkeys can get quite brazen. Rooms large and comfortable and as everywhere...clean. Another strong point is the easy of on site access to the famous park Xcaret Experience. Well worth participating in. Would li recommend Xcaret Occidental...absolutely !!!..as long as you can accept a lot of walking and families having fun!!

If you love nature and all it has to offer, this resort is for you. We spent hours and hours just walking on the trails at the resort and at the park. The rooms are beautiful, the pools are great, the adult section with the natural pool is awesome! Superb meals all around. Will definitely return.

Spectacular jungle environment exquisitely maintained. Excellent food and service. Friendly staff. Need reservations for tennis courts and specialized restaurants. The hard surface tennis court needs to be resurfaced and a tennis pro should be available during peak periods. We enjoy the Xcaret park and all the activities.

This is my third time back to the Occidental at Xcaret Destination and it still is one of my favorite resorts in the Caribbean. The resort is built around the lush natural grounds with walking trails. There are Mayan Ruins on the property that date back over 1500years. With all the greenery you will find on the resort monkeys, just playing around in the trees and from time to time they will hang out on your balcony if you are in or around buildings 18 & 19. There are flamingos and deer on site along with the most recent addition of Bambi a baby deer that is being raised by the wonderful staff that work at this hotel. She is like a puppy she gives kisses all over and you can pet her for hours. She is the sweetest. Parrots are partnered and placed throughout the main lobby areas of the resort. there are turtles and countless iguanas and geckos. You will see little furry animals as well going about their daily business. The inlet is amazing, you have calm waters (especially great for thoes with little kids) with hundreds of tropical fish and minnows from the ocean that hang out there all day so bring your snorkels as there is much to see in this part of the ocean. Food is fantastic there is always something for everyone. You no longer have to make reservations for the a la carts. It is first come first serve. We never had to wait for a table but do keep in mind we went the first week of November and the resort was not at capacity. The steak at all the a la carts was amazing. Tender and delish definitely recommend. Don't forget to check out the Xcaret Eco Park that is right next door however admission is aproximately $100US per adult and $50US per child. There is also a nightly Mayan ritual that is held in the lobby at 7pm weeknights. It is definitely worth seeing. The resort is big however there are carts that go around the resort and will stop and pick you up and take you to your destination if you don't want to walk through all the nature. Again, this resort will not disappoint so do check it out.

This resort is a great experience for anyone that loves nature and wildlife! The staff was super friendly, Valentina at building 21 and our waiter’s Carlos at the Italian a la Cart and Carlos at the beach buffet where such wonderful people. I don’t know their names but all the staff from building 18 (where my friends stayed) were truly wonderful as well. The front desk however should take note from the rest of the staff on how to treat their guests, we had multiple complaints from our group as well as others. The beignets were fantastic and so much better than the al a cart restaurants! We didn’t watch any of the entertainment while there, wasn’t for us. But the grounds and the scenery beat anywhere else I have ever stayed.

On an operational level, there were several bumps during our seven day All Inclusive stay. Honesty and transparency are important... The tone of our hospitality experience started from the start at check-in. Heard similar issues from other visiting guests. Perhaps the property was having a trying week? Sadly, I think Occidental at Xcaret just might be a tired resort with tired staff. Rooms are starting to fail, House-Keeping was spotty, Bartenders were inconsistent. Food is okay. Something for everyone really. The lush grounds/animals add charm to this resort. The unique lagoon stands out as well. Having Xcaret Park next door was the highlight of this hotel.

The resort was beautiful and had a more authentic feel. You really feel like you’re in the rainforest with the surrounding lush trees and wild animals roaming the grounds. Staff were extremely friendly, although beware of them trying to convince you to opt into a timeshare. The food was delicious, some of which I would pay to eat back home! Bartenders would you make you special drinks, I asked for something fruity and they would surprise me with something different every time. The pools are clean and beautiful but the beach is even better. I was worried about it being a fake beach as it is private but it connects to the ocean so there are beautiful fish and clear waters. I went with my boyfriend and it was the ultimate couple’s retreat but I could also see it as a great place for families.

this resort is very kid friendly.. you can see lots of animals around the resort.. food is amazing.. and the all the staff is very very friendly and accomodating.. the resort is very clean.. i never saw a single garbage lying around.. will definitely go back to this resort.. thank you to nephilene for the recommendation and making our first all inclusive trip easy breezy.. till our next trip! 😍

The Hotels settings were breath taking. It was a like a little village nestled in the jungle. Couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful place. The staff were friendly and inviting and went out of there way to make you feel welcome.

Occidental xcaret was the best resort that we have ever stayed at & we have been at at least 40 different resorts, the grounds were beautiful, the hotel was very clean, as I am a cleaner & look for this, food was great, hotel staff make you feel very welcome, beach was amazing, we picked this resort because of it being in the jungle with all the wildlife & the xcaret park next to the resort we didn’t expect to have such an amazing time, we plan on going back in May & we have told all our family & friends about this resort & they can’t wait to book up.

Our trip was amazing and Jenn was fantastic. Helped us out so much. Only problem we had was with the parking. We weren't clear on where to park and we parked in the wrong lot. Ended up having to pay $125 to get out! Other than that everything was great.

We had an amazing week! Loved that the park was eco friendly lots of plants. We went to most of the dinner restaurants as they did not require a reservation the most we waited was 30mins, we never go to the restaurants that require reservation because we can never keep them. The food was good the rooms where nice the staff was excellent. Xcaret was beautiful lots to do you can go in by the beach snack area which was great as food and drinks are very expensive at xcaret when we where hungry we would get out by the ocean snack restaurant have lunch cool down and go back in we also carried the water bottles from our room as water was $5 US. We went to playa del Carmen to shop are got some good deals and went to Walmart to by alcohol as they had great prices we compared with the airport most of the one we got where 40% less at Walmart.

The hotel was absolutely stunning. For my first all-inclusive experience I could not have asked for a better one. The staff were friendly and the grounds were gorgeous. The food was very good, and offered a large variety of options, and even if something wasn’t available, the staff would accommodate.

The Occidental at Xcaret resort is amazing! It is a large resort with lots of offerings. Many restaurants, bars, pools and a nice man made beach that is calm. A wonderful trolley will continuously stroll up and down the paths and take you wherever you need to go. This is fun but also helpful for the young and old who may not find it easy to get around as easy. The resort is in the jungle so you have the amazing wildlife and monkeys freely roaming around the resort and even will visit you on your balcony. We had an amazing corner preference suite in building 18 on the second floor that had a seating area, large bathroom, mini fridge and large wraparound balcony. The best part is that we were on the quieter side closer to the jungle so the monkeys visited a lot. The attentive staff working at the the resort are always asking if you are enjoying your stay and always say hi as you pass by. The food in the main dining room buffet is delicious and plenty of variety. The canal through the resort is beautiful also. Every evening a traditional Mayan celebration happens we’re they paddle up the canal with drums. There are many shops with items made in Mexico from beautiful sterling jewelry, wood carvings, clothing and more. A wonderful feature about this resort and location is that it is adjoining to the Xcaret adventure park where you can swim through natural waterways, through tunnels and caves, see and swim with dolphins, see manatees, sea turtles, stingrays and so much more! The horse show and Mayan night show is not to miss! This resort is amazing!!

We loved the jungle atmosphere this resort has to offer. Tons of wildlife to see. Negatives were the beach- lots of seaweed and very small, and everywhere was a 10 minute walk since the resort is so massive. The food was great apart from the main buffet, eat anywhere else but there. best sushi at the a la carte. Seafood restaurant had great steak. Rooms were night, could have used more beer in the fridge, and cooler temperatures. Overall it was a very nice stay however we will try a different location next time!

Recently spent the week of April 20 - 27th, 2019 at Occidental at Xcaret. What a gorgeous resort! Not only was our room great but the entire resort is breath taking. It felt like we were in the jungle as the hotel is thoughtfully built amongst the natural vegetation. The grounds have monkeys, many species of birds and animals that are indigenous to the area. The resort staff were friendly and helpful and everywhere was clean. This resort was very family friendly and the children in the "kids club" seemed to be having a blast, just my observation. The were a good varied of restaraunts and there was no lining up to reserve dinners, you just walked in to any one whenever you wanted to. No limits. Great pool as well as a nice beach with a private adult only area which we enjoyed the most. Only aspect that was disappointing was the night shows and adult entertainment... The evening shows were no where near the quality we experienced in Cuba. The resort seemed to shut down by 10:00pm. All in all I would go back to the Occidental and as well Xcaret Eco Park in itself was a wonderful experience! Next time though definately 10 days NO LESS

Beautiful resort located within a jungle. We saw monkeys from our balcony! The beach is beautiful. There is also a beach pool which is also nice and not super busy. The pools are well maintained and a close walk from all the buildings. The staff was excellent. They are hardworking, always smiling and will say “hola” when they walk by you. The food was ok. The buffet had a lot of options however our stomachs were a little upset after each meal so bring extra pepto/Imodium. The AC in our room didn’t really worked even after they fixed it however the fan was enough to keep us cool at night.

Occidental at Xcaret was amazing! Very well kept pools and outdoor space. Happy staff, great service and awesome buffet. The steak house was to die for. The rooms were clean, and the bed was very comfortable.

Absolutely beautiful. Very nicely located, amazingly built in the jungle and you get to see monkeys! I visited with my daughter, son in law and my grandchildren. My grandchildren didn't want to leave, They had so much fun in the ocean and the swimming pools. Highly recommend to families.

This resort was excellent. The only thing about this resort I did not like was that there are 2 sections of the resort (pools and resturants) that you can not use unless your apart of their vacation club that costs like 18 000 usd or more. That part is like a time share. And you will need asked to sit thru a 90 min presentation which ends up being 2. 5 hrs. Now on to the good stuff. I was I building 18, which was close to a pool and it was in the trees so we had lots of monkeys on our deck. That was my favorite part. The staff are so great. Our breakfast and lunch waiter William was fantastic. The show didn't start till 9:30 which was late for me. I go for the sun so I am up early. Xcaret park next door is so worth the $200 unlimited access cost. We are already planning another trip there next year. So much wildlife. Fantastic time. Food was excellent, the room had great AC and the beds were very comfortable

This resort was a dream from start to finish. If I have to put it in a few words, its eye candy, the wildlife is amazing and felt like home. The rooms were large and fresh, modern and updated, the buffet and a la carte restaurants were always busy and food was tasty. The beach is small but perfect (does need more chairs - so get up before 7am and get yours!) and the snorkelling was such a treat for our son. The salt water pools were refreshing. Our favourite part of the resort was the picturesque property. It was stunning and beautifully maintained. We were one of the lucky ones to have Monkeys on our balcony and a deer in reach of touch! Such an experience for everyone. Julio at the Beach Buffet was awesome to our family, he feels like family now. We definitely will be back.

The hotel was amazing, I would recommend to anyone who likes nature and adventure. There is so much to do on the resort alone and if you get access to the park, it gives you unlimited things to do without even leaving the resort. The staff on the resort are very nice and friendly, willing to answer any question you might have. Rooms and food are good too.

The resort was absolutely gorgeous and very big. Lots of space to relax and the food was delisious. It is located with in the jungle, which is great for seeing new wild life! The staff and service were outstanding.

We just returned from a week stay at Occidental Xcaret. It’s a beautiful resort with many activities. Rooms: spacious and clean. We requested adjoining rooms when we booked six months ahead of time, it was completely ignored until we checked in. This is the first time we haven’t had the request filled by a resort. They said that we were close enough because we were in the same building. They ended up moving one room on day 2 and the second room on day 3. A huge headache of a but we really need adjoining rooms for our family since we had young kids in different rooms. Food: okay, lots of variety, but always cold or lukewarm. Even when a fresh tray was put out from the back it was cold. We stuck to the live cooking areas to make sure we had something hot to eat. The fillet at the steak restaurant was amazing. Xcaret experience: did not receive a VIP check in. Make sure you print off the voucher that has the discounts listed. The resort didn’t know about them or the Xcaret office that applies your arm band. We ended up showing the vouchers to Xcaret Park itself to receive the proper credit. There’s a boat that is supposed to go every 10 minutes. We waited for about 40 minutes getting frustrated as we were told we must go by boat the first time. Finally a gardener felt bad for us and told us it wasn’t running because the weather was poor that day and we could walk there. It was maybe a three minute walk to the gate, no boat required. Also, you must use the main entrance your first visit not the beach entrance. Staff: very friendly, love Paula from entertainment crew. On a rainy day they set up lots of activities in the theatre so that no one got bored and always invited us to activities. Some of them get very pushy asking for reviews and want you to do it in front of them and even bribe with t shirts if you show them it. They waste about 10 min at the end of activities like aqua aerobics to keep asking for a review. Very annoying. Beach: our highlight. It is not for people that like a long walk, but perfect for young kids as it is calm and small enough to keep your eyes on them. The water was so clear that you could see every fish around you. Even if the main flags were red, the calm little cove was green and great to swim in. Wildlife: lots around. Love the flamingos and macaws. The monkeys seemed awesome the first couple of days as they visited our balcony in the third floor. By the end of the week we realized people have over fed them. One got very aggressive with my husband who was just sitting outside reading a book. Another was trying to open our patio door so we had to hold it closed. Accessibility: the golf carts are great to shuttle around, especially in the heat of the day. It was tricky going around with a stroller. There is a lot of uneven ground and bridges and stairs everywhere that would be hard for anyone with poor or limited mobility. Overall: we enjoyed our stay. Don’t miss the pool party on Saturday afternoons. It was fun!

Food was good ,buffets where repetitive and needed more variety, internet was poor and should not be limited to one small area, beach and pool chairs few and in poor shape,i found myself taking two damaged chairs to make one good chair and dragging it from one end of resort to another,actually witnessed guests fighting over chairs. First room had no working lock on patio doors had to pay for upgrade to make my wife feel safe,not anywhere close to other 4.5 stars we have stayed at. Staff at restaurants and on grounds were excellent but guest services was terrible ,we had one day of rain and where going on excursions to playa Carmen and they couldnt get us a second umbrella because there was only one pre assigned per room and they couldnt get us another one ???? It was a simple request and they were absolutely useless.

Pros - Animals on the resort are beautiful actually had monkeys coming to our patio - no reservations required for restaurants - Great staff -Good food Cons -They have a motorized gondola that goes through the resort you’re not allowed on it?? apparently it’s from the other resort next door we get to watch it go through our resort but can’t get on? They do have one for us but not the same it only goes up and down a short distance with a guy pushing it with a stick - we brought teenagers that like to play pool but unfortunately were not allowed in the area where the pool tables are?? In the past when I’ve been to different hotels they normally turn the bar into a bar after a certain time?? - not enough Pool chairs Or beach chairs very hard to find one that’s not been claimed in the mornings honestly been to numerous hotels never had this bad of an issue:( Looking at it you would think it’s almost a lazy river going through the resort but every deceiving the bridges are blocked underneath so you can’t swim under you have to get out of the water to go over to Pool bar because of the dividers between pools -

This hotel was beautiful. Lots of wildlife. Monkeys swinging in the trees, aquanas, deer, birds....pools were great lots of pool side service. Food was good, best steak is at the Italian restaurant... I would say the one disappointing thing would be the gondola, there is a small one that does about 100 feet but a motorized one that goes through the resort, but it’s for a different hotel and you can’t ride it. Also some of the people in our group ended up with no balconies even though we paid for this and had to switch rooms 2 days into our vacation. But overall I would recommend this resort.

When my girlfriend and I arrived, we were greeted with friendly smiles and hellos. Check-in was fast and we were escorted by a staff member to our building(19). Our luggage showed up 10 min later and we were off to explore this beautiful resort. Everything from lounging at the pool/ beach to the delicious food was nothing short of amazing. I can’t wait to come back. This resort is a gem!!

This is the most gorgeous resort ever. The rooms were a good size, up to date, well supplied, and lovely, the linens were excellent quality. The water pressure was good and temperature well controlled with quick hot water available, and all was well taken care of. The grounds and buildings are always well maintained. With the canals and interlinking pools and the wildlife, what a well planned and gorgeous place. The eco/nature theme is done really well, with the nature paths, and there are ruins actually on the property. It's cool to see the monkeys and all the variety of birds up close in their natural habitat. Our balcony faced the trees and monkeys and birds were a regular sight at the balcony. It's an easy boat ride or short walk to the Xcaret park from a couple of entrances right from the resort. The beach is small but lots of sand, and palms, and 3 levels to choose from with the platform beds or hammocks on upper levels. It could possibly use more beach chairs. The swim area isn't much deeper than a pool, and is calm which is great for families or those just wanting a relaxing time in the water. The buffet restaurants are huge with lots of variety, and there are lots of a la carte restaurants to choose from with excellent food, and bars in good locations. They even had a sports bar. There was entertainment each night, and what we saw was all very good, and they were thoughtful to include entertainment for the kids at earlier hours. They have lots of stores on site, and merchants coming in with crafts, etc. various evenings during the week. The people are friendly and all very helpful. It was a wonderful stay, leaving me to want to go back again very soon, we just LOVED IT !!!

Occidental Xcaret destination is the most beautiful the resort I have ever visited. The grounds, pools and beach are amazing. The food is delicious. The rooms are clean and spacious. I can’t wait to go back.

We had an unbelievable time. Royal plan COMPLETELY worth it. We were incredibly spoiled with luxury everywhere no only in room, surrounding flora and fauna but also by the wonderful staff. Happy all the time it seemed. Incredibly clean resort. Buffets good but restaurants spectacular. Travelled with our 2 girls,10 and 11yrs. Lots to do never, a dull moment if you are looking to stay on the move. But plenty of day beds to do absolutely nothing on other than watch the ocean.

Excellent resort overall! The grounds were meticulously maintained. The food was at all of the restaurants was delicious and the drinks were all fantastic too! The staff was all lovely and polite. As well, the entertainment staff were all very busy making sure everyone was having a good time. The man-made beach cove (Arena Beach) was nice to have as the sand was rock free and quite calm. The twice/day turn down service was awesome too! We always had a nicely made bed and clean towels. A few minor items that could be improved on... The free lobby WIFI was spotty at best. The only place to find a good cup of coffee was the Nespresso bar which was as extra cost.

Beautiful resort immersed in wildlife with plenty to see. I would recommend this resort for a good balance between great service, food, entertainment and energy. Limited beach area, however there was usually chairs available because the resort is very spacious overall.

This hotel was amazing! If you’re a nature lover and love to explore, this is your place! Watching the monkeys in the jungle was the highlight of my trip. There is a man made beach which is small but very well maintained. There was a lot of seaweed and beach was unswimmable for 2 days so we used the pools instead which are beautiful. Grounds are spectacular. Loved the buffet at the beach the best. All food was good. Drinks were delicious. Loved the Oriental restaurant. All staff worked very hard and went out of their way. We’ll be back!

Property was beautiful with a lush jungle setting. Loved the ocean pool, food was great, staff phenomenal. Best part was the wildlife. There were some animals in enclosures but there were wild monkeys, coatis, iguanas, agoutis, deer and so many different birds. Perfect for wildlife lovers!

Pros Great service overall Great selection of food and drinks Grounds well kept up Plenty of wildlife on site Cons More ashtrays required by adult salt water pool as butts on the ground Our phone did not ring even after mentioning to staff Sea weed arrived last day on site and covered beach and channel

The resort far surpassed our expectations. The buffets have a very wide variety of foods. The 5 a la Carte restaurants were a nice change from eating at the buffets. The entire resort staff did everything possible to ensure our every need was met, and were very friendly. The resort, pools and grounds were kept very clean.

We had a terrific time the grounds were very well maintained, our rooms were gorgeous and the staff went over and beyond to serve us well The food was awesome so many to choose from and of course the entertainment was super cool to watch we will definately go back thanks for great vacation Oh Transat was also awesome their service at airport and on plane was tremendous thanks again

We stayed at the Occidental at Xcaret - this resort was amazing. It was beautiful. Mature trees, monkeys, deer, lizards running around. Our family just loved this location. The food was outstanding. Highly recommend this location - we will be back for sure!

We took our 7 year old and 11 month old for a week and we had the best time. There was so much to see and explore. The food was yummy and the staff was incredible. The sand at the beach is unreal. Our children could have spent the whole time there.

The grounds were nice and the staff were friendly. However there were many problems with this resort including: no hot water for showers, only 1 pool for non club members, not enough deck chairs and pool space available for non club members, washroom at beach was for club members only, the lobby buffet was hit or miss, main pool should have another bar, ala cart restaurants do not take reservations. The resort is over priced and I would recommend other resorts over this one.

This was my first time on an all inclusive resort (and in Mexico). The resort itself was beautiful, very tropical and surprisingly full of wildlife. We stayed for 7 nights & really enjoyed the experience. The food was great, the people were very kind and helpful, and it always felt safe and comfortable. Our concierge in our building were amazing. Two lovely ladies - Evelyn & Alma. They were always smiling & happy to be there and give advice on where to go or what to do to make sure we have the best trip possible. Along with that the cleaning women were wonderful. Our main cleaner was Isabelle and she was always making sure we had a clean, fresh room to walk into whenever we needed. The extra activities and excursions were pricey, especially in a different currency (mostly USD) so it was disappointing realizing we were spending so much money on not even a full day of activities. We instead went into the city & bought our excursions through the local people. This was a better deal for your dollar. But all in all the hotel was wonderful and very beautiful. A great and relaxing place to stay for the week.

This turned out to be the best vacation, exactly what I needed and I cannot express enough gratitude for Jenn Black and her help in suggesting the resort based on my expectations. I was looking for complete R&R after a stressful period. the Occidental Xcaret was so perfect, with the relaxing environment, great food, friendly staff, excellent spa, sports bar for a couple of NFL games. It was all perfect. I can't wait to go back to this resort next fall, only I will stay a little longer next time. Thank you Jenn, you couldn't have picked a better place ! And the wildlife (monkeys, Iguanas, birds, etc.) just added to the enjoyment.

I enjoyed the hotel. Good staff and well trained. With excaret park within walking distance is a bonus. We bought the all inclusive package that is a benefit The food options were good and the resort was well maintained and very clean.

For being my first vacation i went in with no expectations... however i did not like paying extra for perks that i did not receive. Jeshua, Mauricio & Claudia in building 20 were amazing. I decided to fly with Air Transat which was a mistake because the perks they listed you get with this hotel you do not get..i ended up paying extra money for stuff i never received, The Xcaret park was awesome however i got the unlimited park pass which was suppose to include a meal and a beer in the park, it did not and the park wanted me to pay $30USD. The hot water would turn brown as well. ************************************************************************************************** OCCIDENTAL AT Xcaret this is my first vacation..its not too bad but when we got here no one recognized the perks. We didn't get bath robs & slippers till the third day in, we never got the mayan welcome or a private check in, never got the welcome gift & when we went to the xcaret park they said we still had to pay for the buffet when we had the ultimate package.. we showed them the papers of what we were suppose to get but all they did was just try selling us time shares...they said i had to buy wifi that i didn't get an hour free.. other than all that i guess for my first vacation isn't that bad..but i'm kind of upset because i paid so much for this stuff that i never got. Basically all the perks we were suppose to have we didn't get. **************************************************************************************************

Food was incredible, the pool bar was super fun and the staff was amazing! Lots of wild life walking around which I thought was really cool, we got to see some monkeys and iguanas :) the beach was also very beautiful. My favourite part was the catamaran/snorkeling excursion! Would definitely recommend that. I would love to go back to this resort!

We arrived on the 14th of April. Check in was easy. They took care of our luggage. We were in building 22. We were greeted by Alma St Clair. Who was very professional and catered to all our needs. She was amazing!!! The resort was like a dream come true for me. I loved all the wild life and the jungle feel to this resort. It took a few days to figure out our way around,but we found all the staff to be very helpful. Oh yes, the staff. Nothing short of amazing! And that is what is so important to me. Is to feel that I am part of a family. I would like to mention a few people that stand out... Our housekeeper,Antonio, our waiters in the buffet,Julio Valez,Joseph Perez,and Sergio Trujillo. Also the medic who looked after my toe that I had cut, Emmanual Delos Santos. He has a special place in my heart. He was so good! I want to say that our room was great. Loved the pools and the entertainment. The different restaurents were all good. The wine could be a bit better, my only complaint... I will return and will recommend this hotel to all. A very special holiday!!!

Had diarrhea every day. Food was bland and nothing special. We ate at every restaurant. Salt water pools were great. There really isn't a beach as it is man made. We attended a wedding and unfortunately the meal was served in a private room which was exposed to the outside and it was very hot and humid.

The hotel and its surroundings were beautiful. We fed wild monkeys and saw lots of different animals. Having the Xcaret Park so easily accessible was great. The only negatives were not a lot of entertainment for the kids and the food was never hot just warm

We really enjoyed our vacation at this hotel. The lush grounds and wildlife are what attracted us to this property and we were not disappointed. We saw monkeys, deer, coti, iguanas and more. The hotel is very nice although older has been recently renovated. The restaurants were all delicious and no reservations required for the à la carte. The beach although small (man made cove) is pretty and the waters are calm which makes it perfect to sit and enjoy the water. We also walked the rocky shoreline. The view is stunning. With the bar, restaurant and restrooms nearby we spend most of our time at the beach. We finished our days at the pool going back and forth between the quiet pool with shallow walk in end and the busier livelier pool with swim up bar. The service was great. Everyone is eager to help and very friendly. A little far from the airport but we were closer to all the parks we wanted to visit so the location was great for us.

My husband and I just came back from a week at the Occidental XCaret in Mexico and we loved just about everything about it. The staff was very attentive, polite and went out of their way to accommodate us whether it was in the restaurants, beach, front desk or even the cleaning crew. The food was tasty and plenty at the buffet and we only ate at 3 specialty restaurants which were good (steak house, sea food and Italian) but overall was a very nice experience. The thing that stood out the most about the Hotel was the excellent cleanliness all over: the pathways, the pool area, the hotel inside and grounds. There were people constantly sweeping, washing or painting the different areas of the hotel to keep it spotless. We were in awe of the amount of trees, plants, greenery that surrounded the hotel which meant that a lot of animals were present on the grounds all the time. These little creatures (monkeys, parrots, exotic birds, salamanders, iguanas, were always around but did not bother us. They also had white tail deer, tapirs, and larger animals inside enclosures for clients to admire. We ever have had such good service at a hotel since we have started to travel 35 years ago. The only negative part of the trip was the beach. It was far from the hotel and had lots of sargassum (seaweed) which is unfortunately not the Hotel's fault but due to the warm weather currents and storms in the Caribbean sea. This is not a hotel for people with mobility issues because of it's large size.

We had a great 2 week vacation. The food was ok, nothing spectacular but not terrible either. The service was great, rooms were cleaned well and we had a great time at the pools. We spent 2 days at Xcaret park and really enjoyed the experience. I would go back!

Occidental is a fabulous resort. There is wildlife everywhere and you really feel like it is a cozy resort, but in fact it is huge. The staff is fantastic (Victor the bartender, Fernando the activities guide) and very friendly. The food at the buffets was always fresh and the a la cartes really went out of their way with food and service. I highly recommend this resort and we will definitely return.

I was impressed with the service! I could get gluten free food at all the restuarants but sometime not much flavour. There is still some education needed for the waiters and cooks. The pools were nice but could not always find a lounger to lay on. The breeze off the ocean made the heat bearable.

We had a great time at this resort. The grounds are absolutely gorgeous. Monkeys swinging through trees and on our balcony, flamingos, deer, iguanas everywhere. It was lovely. The drinks and food were plentiful. The beach/cove was closed and mirky as a recent storm created a sanddune which closed the opening, but a natural beach formed due to it which we enjoyed. The staff were very pleasant and friendly. We would return.

The Hotel is very beautiful The Lagoon needs major help it stinks and they were working on it all the time The beach salt water pool was closed just about every day and they were running the compressor while they were working on it We loved the grounds and the Pools The Rooms were big and clean The Restaurants were amazing Beautify presented Plates and great food Well done The Grill was our favourite We pretty much skipped the Buffet not good The food there was cold We went to the beach buffet for Breakfast We also enjoyed the Snack Bar They had chicken wings Only part of the time we could get a Corona Extra

We arrived at the Occidental in the late evening, they gave us a quick overview and a map of the resort. The resort shuttled us to our building where our room was. Our room was a very nice room, but damp and moldy. If you want to watch tv, good luck as it was hit and miss everyday whether there was reception and my partner wanted to watch the superbowl. We got tv on the last 10 seconds of the game. The first morning we had to find our way through a maze of trails to the buffet on the beach. The food was limited and cold, but very tasty. We found the lobby buffet for lunch through the maze of trails and pathways. The buffet was amazing for lunch and dinner. The lunch buffet at the pool is also very tasty and a great variety. There are no signs to help you find your way around saying which way was what so you are always asking for assistance. This is a very large resort area. It took 3 days to figure out which way to go to find our way around. The resort is beautiful with all the wildlife and beautiful plants throughout. The resort is shared with monkeys, birds and land creatures. There are signs telling you not to feed the animals, but no information of what these animals are. Many people were confused on which way to go to find the buildings and where everything was located. Signage would help not to waste time to help find your way around. We got moved from the first floor to the third. I went outside on the balcony, closed the door and realized I was locked out. I lifted the patio door and was released from the balcony as there was no one to help get me back into the room. So the sliding doors are not break in proof. Dont close the patio door if you go out on the balcony. The staff, food and resort is amazing. There is an area near the lobby with a few $$ shops on, so you dont need to leave the resort unless you need anything from a pharmacy. A small pharmacy would be of assistance for sure. As I said the food is amazing and there is no waiting. The steak house, chinese and mexican restraunt is very nice with a limited menu. The menus dont change so you know what to expect each day. A lot of walking though. The resort is clean and the staff works very hard to keep it that way. The staff is very friendly and there is a lot of staff asking you to go on the tour to join their resort club, dont bother wasting your time to get the free bottle of tequila. The resort has daily activities and nightly entertainment. We had fun joining in on the activities around the fantastic pool area and the nitely entertainment is very good, we made a lot of friends. Most of the guests are middle age. It is a quiet, respectful resort with no drunk unruly guests. The area near the ocean is quite a walk from nearly all the rooms. The beach club is quiet in the lagoon and another small walk takes you to the ocean. The area at the ocean is not for swimming. There are rocks and a strong current. Old mayan ruins are still on site and it is very picturesque. Would I recommend the Occidental at Xcaret? If the price is right .... possibly now that we know our way around.